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  Announcing the 2023 Lafayette Citizen of the Year!   On the morning of February 14, 2023, the Citizen of the Year selection committee consisting of the previous year’s honorees, the current Chamber Board President, a Lamorinda Weekly representative, and an Executive...

A dinner will be held in Tom Stack’s honor on Friday, February 3 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. The evening will also include the State of City Address by City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri and the introduction of the Lafayette Chamber’s 2023 Board of Directors.

Free, fun, family-friendly celebration includes Santa sightings, free train rides on the Lafayette Express, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, kid’s crafts, holiday treats and more!

We invite everyone! Politicos, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, etc. to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy our special speaker.

City of Lafayette’s Shop Local Lafayette eCard Program

Run/walk downtown Lafayette in the 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k, or strive for your best 10k time which includes going around the Lafayette Reservoir on race day, Sunday, October 23. The virtual option is around the paved trail of the reservoir, October 13-22.

Petition to run for the Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors is now available.

Thank you for your participation! From the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano10/5/22 Huge shout out to the Lafayette Chamber for organizing their #BeKind21 food drive for the 3rd year in a row! The Born This Way Foundation hosts #BeKind21 annually, which calls on...

The 2022 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, September 17, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 18, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette, CA.
Featuring 4 Stages with 20+ bands, 300 Artist / Craft Booths, 4 Kid Zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, Dining + Shopping! Free Admission. Dog friendly. Take BART to the Festival! #sfbartable

Congratulations 2022 Diablo magazine’s Best of the East Bay Winners!

Come Together Lafayette to embrace communitarianism* by participating in a citywide community service day on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Congratulations John McCormick and THANK YOU for your dedication and contributions to our Lafayette community.

Contra Costa County Public Safety Candidates' Forum, Tuesday, May 3   Candidates in this June's elections for Contra Costa County district attorney and sheriff-coroner will address questions and share their views with voters at a forum at Diablo Valley College's...

Earth Day Events in Lafayette! Both online and in person!

Easter Religious Services & Egg Hunts!

Called the “Housing Element,” it is one chapter of a larger, citywide document called the General Plan.

Recording of City of Lafayette Mayor Gerringer’s 2022 State of the City Address held online Thursday, February 10, 2022.

California homeowners who have fallen behind on their housing payments due to pandemic-related financial hardship can now apply for a grant from the state.

Lafayette Chamber announces DEI theme for 2021 Lafayette Res Run for Education, “Unity In Diversity.” 5k, 10k, 2 mile fun run/walk Sunday, October 24, 2021 with a virtual race option around the Lafayette Reservoir October 13-23, 2021.

This September is #bekind21 in the City of Lafayette. Read our 21 examples of sharing kindness that the Lafayette Chamber has developed for the challenge.

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is highlighting the need for energy conservation and the possibility of a Flex Alert being triggered for Wednesday and Thursday, June 16th-17th, 2021.

Feedback needed to further craft mission and vision statements that will guide Lafayette’s future.

California Mortgage Relief Program Now Accepting Applications Post Date: City of Lafayette, 01/06/2022 11:28 AM California homeowners who have fallen behind on their housing payments due to pandemic-related financial hardship can now apply for a grant from the state...

All fireworks are illegal in Contra Costa County, except professional public displays put on by cities or other jurisdictions.

Here are County Employment & Human Services locations in Contra Costa County to cool off during high heat this week.

Small business employer Covid-19 resources.

City is Updating its Housing Element

And the fourth Lafayette Chamber Ann Denny Memorial Award goes to … [Former] City of Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson.

Can our small local businesses outlast the virus? The answer is really up to all of us.

View our 2021 Restaurant Guide!

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Special Message to Lafayette in Interview with Councilmember Cam Burks Post Date: 12/23/2020 8:48 AM City of Lafayette Hello Lafayette:On Tuesday, December 22, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National...

Lafayette Chamber’s weekly Lafayette Business Report on Lafayette Community Information and Emergency Radio, AM 1670

‘Lights the Night’ celebration, Little Free Pantry, donating party funds among efforts around town

Take-out, dine-in … RESERVE NOW!

Refer to the Staff Report for details.

“Do I board up my storefront before the polls close on Tuesday?” 

Purchase an American Flag Kit through November 5th (flag, pole and bracket)

Lafayette and San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Areas and all East Bay trails are CLOSED.

Lafayette School District Office, 3477 School Street, Lafayette, CA

$120 billion in relief through a grant program that focuses on the small businesses we all want to save.

Provides additional protections through January 31, 2021.

2020 City Council Candidates & Ballot Box Locations

FREE business mentoring from SCORE East Bay

Acalanes High School community provides students with an ASB Spirit Card discounts at local businesses.

September 1 to September 21, 2020

Public Safety Subcommittee this Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m., for a Town Hall devoted to wildfire preparedness. 

The City has been notified that portions of Lafayette are on the list for a possible rolling electrical outage tonight due to heavy statewide electricity usage.  Although we don't know the exact boundaries of the outage,  customers in Lafayette could be effected from...

Report dated July 22, 2020.

To address individual and structural racism in Lafayette, the City would like to hear your story!

We find ourselves at a “tipping point” where our actions will dictate our future.

Private parking meters to resume July 1, 2020.

How to participate in the City’s public meetings and provide public comment.

A volunteer team of local, experienced “sewists” has come together with the goal of creating up to 2,000 masks.

If you are thinking I’ll skip sending the rent check for my residence, there are some remedies in place. 

This new law targets how small businesses treat freelancers and independent contractors, leveraging tough restrictions.

If you have been following local politics over the last two years, you probably heard about State Senate Bill 50 …

Visit diablomag.com/vote to check out this year’s categories and to vote.

Welcome Back Lafayette!

Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change in their lives. What is your 2020 goal going to be?

Twas’ the week before Christmas and all through the office, we take a moment to review what the year has brought us ...   It is hard to believe 2019 is coming to an end. The Chamber hosted our annual Holiday Mixer last Wednesday at Merrill Gardens at Lafayette....

SHOPPING LOCAL MATTERS!  Drop in and say hello to your local merchants.  They will be glad to see you.

“It’s A Wonderful Life in Lafayette” Holiday Celebration originally scheduled for this Friday, December 6th, will now be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 4-6:30pm due to weather. Same time, same place just a new date!

The report will focus on the costs associated with the Power Shut-down.

Let’s go old school, skip the shopping on Amazon these next few weeks and shop downtown.

Say hello to our new board members that will serving their two year term beginning January 1st, 2020. Larry Blodgett,  Blodgett’s Abbey Carpet & Flooring Kathy Merchant, Las Trampas Capitol Campaign John McCormick, Lamorinda Music (incoming President) Dennis...

BART is making extensive repairs and upgrades to the track between Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on most weekends from August 17 through October.

What story had the biggest buzz in Lafayette this week?  Well, besides the naming of our new City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa!  We are one lucky community. What I wanted to share with you is the story behind the Roundup Saloon.  Has it been sold?  Will condos be built in...

To All Chamber Members with 5 or more employees: Effective January 1, 2020 the State of California is requiring all companies with 5 or more employees to provide classroom training and education regarding sexual harassment. Town Hall Theatre is considering hosting...

Lafayette’s City Council is looking for five residents to serve on a community panel to interview finalists for the City Manager position. Requirements Available to serve on August 2, 2019, from approximately 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at City offices. Lafayette resident...

Congratulations to the Lafayette Chamber members who have won Diablo magazine’s Best of the East Bay 2019!

Beginning the week of May 20, 2019, every household in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Canyon will be mailed the Lamorinda Residents Guide to Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation. The Guide contains essentials for residents regarding wildfire preparedness and...

Bay Area’s premier countywide leadership program accepts 25-30 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program.

Think there are no commute options? Do you have questions about the Bus Route/Times/Frequency? Join us for a Transportation Information Event on Tuesday, May 28, 4pm-6pm, at the  Moraga Country Club. This event is designed to be a comprehensive, informational forum...

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